Rectangular dark blue enamelled metal water bottle, enclosed in a khaki wool felt cover and secured with a khaki webbing cradle. The cradle includes brass fittings, a press-stud fastening, and adjustable buckles for attachment to a shoulder strap or the 1903 Pattern Equipment harness. The bottle is fitted with its original cork stopper, tethered to the neck with a cotton cord to prevent loss.
This type corresponds to the Pattern 1903 water bottle, the standard issue for British and Commonwealth troops during the early 20th century, including throughout the First World War. The design’s insulating wool cover and durable enamelled steel construction represented an improvement over earlier leather-clad canteens and set the template for later wartime patterns.